We’ve featured a few stories about student Veterans on our blog, and I couldn’t help but notice a theme running through all of them; some of them I’ve experienced myself through three years of school. It’s not so much the …
Legal Intern, Office of Tribal Government Relations.
On December 2nd, the Office of Tribal Government will attend the 2011 White House Tribal Nations Conference in Washington, D.C. The goal is to continue the meaningful discussion between tribal leaders and the Administration.
“Kate, what exactly is a Veteran?” my friend Seth asked. Perplexed at what sounded like a naive question, I began to rattle off my answer. “Well, a Veteran is someone who has served in the Armed Forces. . .” He …
For this week’s Intel Report, we’ve got some good links for you to use. Vets will hit the slopes March 25-30, 2012 in Colorado for the annual National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic. If you want to be a part …
For all the good he did, when President Lincoln declared Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863, he inadvertently displaced a commemoration of which most Americans have never heard: Evacuation Day—the remembrance of the withdrawal of British authority from New York …
Though I only served in the Army a few years, my time in the service—especially my deployment—had a profound impact on my life. In the same way my grandfather still talks about his time in the Korean War, I’m sure …
Tribal Government Relations Specialist for the Eastern Region, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
The Office of Tribal Government (OTGR) is housed within the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs. Under the leadership of Director Stephanie Birdwell, OTGR works with tribal leaders to develop positive relationships with American Indian and Alaska Native tribal governments.
There’s a lot going and you might not catch all the news each day that’s important to you. So we thought an intelligence dump would be a good way to wrap-up the news of the week. If you find this …
It was strange to find myself without a battle buddy after I got out of the Army. The first and probably most important thing ingrained in all of us at infantry school was this: Always have someone there to back …
VA is not just a place to receive health care and benefits like the GI Bill. It’s also houses a unique research institution where medical advancements have continuously been made since 1925, like the first liver transplant and the development …
VA Decreasing GI Bill Processing Time with New Automation Tools
14 Feb 2013
Communications specialist with the Veterans Benefits Administration
Roger W. Baker, the Department of Veterans Affairs Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology testified today before the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Love Your Heart
14 Feb 2013
Registered Dietitian at the Dayton, OH VA Medical Center
Did you know that cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States? This February, in honor of American Heart Month, join the fight against heart disease and love your heart.
The Benefits of a Paperless Claim
13 Feb 2013
Supervisory Veterans Service Representative; Team Lead for VBMS Transformation at the Salt Lake City Regional Office
While standing outside the audiology clinic at the George E. Wahlen VA Medical Center, a Veteran explained to me that he was deaf in one ear, had significant hearing loss in his other ear, and that he was in need of hearing aids. He could not afford them and was hoping VA could help. Staff at VA’s audiology clinic recommended the Vet file a VA disability compensation claim for his hearing loss.
Valor Games coming to more cities in 2013
11 Feb 2013
U.S. Marine Corps Veteran; Public Affairs Officer, Office of National Veterans Sports Programs & Special Events
This year, Veterans with physical disabilities will have more opportunities to get active and involved in sports. The Valor Games are coming to more cities across the country this year.
VBA Twitter Town Hall Series: Disability Compensation
8 Feb 2013
U.S. Army Veteran; Communications Specialist, Veterans Benefits Administration
Last Thursday, the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) continued our monthly Twitter town hall series with an event focused on VA disability compensation exams.
Blue Button for America
5 Feb 2013
Presidential innovation fellows working on Blue Button for America at the Department of Veterans Affairs.
In August 2010, President Obama announced the Blue Button. Today, it has been downloaded 2.7 million times and the program has been adopted by both the Department of Defense and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
VA Disability Compensation Increases in 2013
4 Feb 2013
Communications specialist, Veterans Benefits Administration
Last month, the more than four million Veterans and survivors who receive compensation benefits from VA saw an increase of 1.7 percent in their total monthly payment.
Building Renovation to Help Homeless Veterans
1 Feb 2013
VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
Sixty-five homeless Veterans will have a chance to transition back into society when the renovation of a building is completed at the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center.
